JavaFX Tools
Martin Brehovsky
Architect and Lead of JavaFX Production Suite
Sun Microsystems

JavaFX Tools
● Tools supported for JavaFX 1.0
● JavaFX plugins for NetBeans 6.5
● JavaFX plugins for Eclipse 3.4
● JavaFX Production Suite

JavaFX Plugins for NetBeans 6.5
● Open source project at javafx.netbeans.org
● Available either as plugins or as JavaFX IDE
● Includes JavaFX SDK 1.0 w/ mobile emulator
● JavaFX Project Type
● Many Samples

JavaFX Plugins for NetBeans 6.5
● Can include Java and JavaFX classes
● Code completion, code snippets/palette
● Configurations
● Preview
● Debugger/Profiler
● Support for assets exported by JavaFX
Production Suite (FXZ/FXD files)
● Deployment to Desktop/Applet/WebStart/Mobile

JavaFX Plugins for Eclipse 3.4
● Open source project at
http://kenai.com/projects/eplugin
● Provides basic support for developing JavaFX
applications in Eclipse
● As with NetBeans can deploy and run
applications on Deskto/Applet/WebStart/Mobile
● Still in an experimental mode

JavaFX 1.0 Production Suite
● Allows exporting graphic assets to JavaFX
● Provides a bridge between a designer and a
developer (both are equal partners)
● Targeted at designers using graphical tools
such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
– Plugins for AI/PS, SVG Converter and JavaFX
Graphics Viewer
● Loader for assets exported by the suite
● Samples showing the workflow

JavaFX 1.0 Production Suite
● Basic workflow:
– Designer creates graphics in one or more graphical
tools, identifies significant elements and exports it to
JavaFX as FXZ file
– Developer takes the FXZ file(s) from the designer,
loads them and manipulates the exposed elements
● By this we separate graphics and code, so both
of them can be updated independently at its
own pace

Summary
● JavaFX 1.0 is here together with tools for
developers (NetBeans, Eclipse) and for
designers (JavaFX Production Suite)
● Using both NetBeans and Eclipse you can
develop and deploy applications to desktop,
web, webstart and mobile
● This is the beginning – you will see more and
broader support coming in the upcoming year

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Martin Brehovsky
Architect and Lead of JavaFX Production Suite
Sun Microsystems